Hypoththalamus controls certain metabolic processes
Imbalances in neurotransmitter chemicals that involve signaling
Is it Genetic?
Studies suggest that it may be genetic, but nothing has been proven
What are the symptoms?
Irritable and easily upset
Trouble interacting with others
Sleeping patterns become disrupted
Decrease in concentration
Obsessed with food
Bizarre eating habits
Perfection issues
Displeasure with his or her body
Slow heart rate
Low blood Pressure
Gastrointestinal complications
changes in kidney function
bone density loss
anemia
dry, flaky, yellow tone skin
hair loss
brittle nails
denial about being too thin or having a problem
Are there any psychiatric problems associated with Anorexia?
Mood disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Personality disorders
How is anorexia diagnosed?
Anorexia is often not diagnosed until after medical complications have developed due to most anorexic people hiding and refusing to admit they have a problem.
What treatment is available?
Medical treatmentHospitalization and inpatient treatment may be necessary if he or she is seriously malnourished or is at a life threatening weight. Nutritional TreatmentA nutritionist will teach he or she healthy eating habits and meal plans that contain enough calories to help them maintain a healthy weight for inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Counseling and TherapyGroup or individual counseling will help identify negative thoughts and feeling that contribute to the eating disorder for inpatient and outpatient treatment.
General Public perception of anorexia:
Anorexia is only for girls.
Truth:
Anorexia effects both males and females. In fact, men with anorexia are more likely to have a distorted body image and psychological issues.
Anorexia Nervosa
(A psychological eating disorder)
What causes Anorexia Nervosa?
Is it Genetic?
What are the symptoms?
Are there any psychiatric problems associated with Anorexia?
How is anorexia diagnosed?
Anorexia is often not diagnosed until after medical complications have developed due to most anorexic people hiding and refusing to admit they have a problem.What treatment is available?
Medical treatmentHospitalization and inpatient treatment may be necessary if he or she is seriously malnourished or is at a life threatening weight.Nutritional TreatmentA nutritionist will teach he or she healthy eating habits and meal plans that contain enough calories to help them maintain a healthy weight for inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment.
Counseling and TherapyGroup or individual counseling will help identify negative thoughts and feeling that contribute to the eating disorder for inpatient and outpatient treatment.
General Public perception of anorexia:
Anorexia is only for girls.Truth:
Anorexia effects both males and females. In fact, men with anorexia are more likely to have a distorted body image and psychological issues.Sources:
"Anorexia Nervosa - PubMed Health." Web. 20 Sept. 2011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001401/."Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms, Signs, Statistics, Treatment, Causes and Diagnosis by MedicineNet.com." Web. 20 Sept. 2011. http://www.medicinenet.com/anorexia_nervosa/article.htm.
"NAMI | By Illness." NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness - Mental Health Support, Education and Advocacy. Web. 20 Sept. 2011. http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=By_Illness.
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